§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to receive Mr. David Fenton's report, following the hearing at the public inquiry into the Modbury plan, south Devon, on 13 January; what steps he is taking to expedite this report; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BaldryMr. David Fenton was appointed to conduct an inquiry into objections to the South Hams local plan on behalf of South Hams district council. The plan is the responsibility of the district council, and the inspector's report will be delivered to the planning authority. They are required under The Town and Country (Development Plan) Regulations 1991 to supply my right hon. Friend with a copy of the inspector's report when they publish their intention to modify or to adopt the plan.